The Utah LEGO Users Group

ULUG History

Prologue:
May 2006 – Two events happen nearly simultaneously: Brian first learns about Gary McIntyre via a write-up about Gary’s work in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes in the Deseret News. Ember (Brian’s wife) registers Brian for Brickfest. Gary searchs BrickFest registrants for Utah residents and e-mails Brian.
June 2006 – Gary and Brian speak on the phone.

Thanksgiving Point Train Show
Location: Lehi, Utah
Date: January 2007
Attending: Reed, Amber, Bill, Isaac, Luke, Jordan, Rin Ure, Brian
New Member: Rin
Memorable Moments – The LUG’s coming out party! We stole the show and were mobbed by people. The Thanksgiving Point Museum with sound effects.

GATS Train Show
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Date: February 2007
Attending: Reed, Amber, Bill, Isaac, Luke, Taylor, Jordan, Jeffrey, Nathan, Jason, Brian
New Members: Nathan, Jason, Taylor
Appearing: David with an introduction and Spencer without even a word! (I still laugh about Spencer sneaking around our lay-out; gathering details and not even revealing himself as an AFOL.)
Memorable Moments: First time a show used the LUG as advertising; front and center location; the creation of the mountain at the show; Nate saying (prior to introducing himself) “That is the best cow, I have ever seen”.